HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8412.10 – Engines; reaction engines, other than turbo-jets
HS code 8412.10 is the 6-digit subheading for engines, reaction engines, other than turbo-jets. It is used for solid rocket motors, liquid rocket engines, hybrid rocket engines, ramjet engines and pulsejet engines.
What HS 8412.10 covers
This category covers reaction engines other than turbo-jets, primarily encompassing ram-jets, pulse-jets, and rocket engines. These highly specialized propulsion systems are typically employed in critical applications such as missiles, space launch vehicles, and certain high-speed experimental aircraft. International trade in these items is exceptionally sensitive and often subject to stringent export controls and international treaties due to their inherent dual-use nature (civilian and military). Importers are usually national defense agencies, aerospace research institutions, or space agencies. Exporters are a limited number of countries possessing advanced aerospace and defense industries. The trade reflects strategic national interests, technological capabilities, and international cooperation in defense or space exploration initiatives, making it a highly regulated and politically significant sector.
- Covers
- Solid rocket motors
- Liquid rocket engines
- Hybrid rocket engines
- Ramjet engines
- Pulsejet engines
- Missile propulsion systems
- Spacecraft thrusters
- Sounding rocket engines
- Examples
- SpaceX Merlin engine
- Ariane 5 Vulcain engine
- Patriot missile solid rocket motor
- NASA RS-25 (Space Shuttle Main Engine)
- Russian RD-180 engine
Codes often confused with 8412.10
Common mistake. This code could be confused with 841111 or 841112 (turbo-jets) if the distinction between jet engine types is not clear, or with 8802 (aircraft and spacecraft) if the engine is part of a complete vehicle.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 841210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 841210 in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 60% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 63% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $560M 60% of world exports
- 2 United States $169M 18% of world exports
- 3 France $114M 12% of world exports
World total: $935M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $590M 63% of world imports
- 2 United States $181M 19% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 2.6% of world imports
World total: $935M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8412.10
Brazil does not split HS 8412.10: its NCM code is 8412.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 84.12 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8412.10
What is HS code 841210?
HS code 841210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Engines; reaction engines, other than turbo-jets. This category covers reaction engines other than turbo-jets, primarily encompassing ram-jets, pulse-jets, and rocket engines. These highly specialized propulsion systems are typically employed in critical applications such as missiles, space launch vehicles, and certain high-speed experimental aircraft. International trade in these items is exceptionally sensitive and often subject to stringent export controls and international treaties due to their inherent dual-use nature (civilian and military). Importers are usually national defense agencies, aerospace research institutions, or space agencies. Exporters are a limited number of countries possessing advanced aerospace and defense industries. The trade reflects strategic national interests, technological capabilities, and international cooperation in defense or space exploration initiatives, making it a highly regulated and politically significant sector.
What products fall under HS code 841210?
Solid rocket motors, Liquid rocket engines, Hybrid rocket engines, Ramjet engines, Pulsejet engines, Missile propulsion systems, Spacecraft thrusters, Sounding rocket engines
What are common misclassifications for HS code 841210?
This code could be confused with 841111 or 841112 (turbo-jets) if the distinction between jet engine types is not clear, or with 8802 (aircraft and spacecraft) if the engine is part of a complete vehicle.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 841210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 841210 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($560M, 60% of world exports), the United States ($169M) and France ($114M). World exports came to about $935M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 841210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 841210 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($590M, 63% of world imports), the United States ($181M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $935M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 841210 structured?
HS code 841210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (84) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (12) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 841210?
In Brazil, HS code 841210 is NCM 8412.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.